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From Department for Transport (DfT)
  • Update to legislation brings HS2 one step closer to construction

    The government has tabled over 120 changes to the HS2 hybrid Bill following discussions with communities along the route.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • The remarkable rise of rail freight

    The success of rail freight since privatisation presents new opportunities and new challenges.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • HGV levy's first year of operation

    HGV levy receipts and levels of compliance during the first year of operation.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Better local roads

    Potholes take a toll on our economy, so the government will reward local authorities with the best plans for repairing them.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Transport Minister Andrew Jones welcomes huge rise in take up of ultra low emissions vehicles

    Major year on year increase in the number of ultra low emissions vehicles registered in the UK.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • EU Transport Council: 9 June 2015

    EU Transport Council agenda which includes inland waterway vessels, air passenger flight compensation and Single European Railway Area.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Prime Minister and Transport Secretary celebrate completion of Crossrail tunnelling

    Major milestone in £14.8 billion scheme as 26-mile tunnelling marathon comes to an end.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Supporting women in transport

    Speech discussing how the male dominated transport industry needs to attract far more women.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Rail franchising: East Anglia, 2 June 2015

    Pre-qualified East Anglia franchise companies announced.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Transport Secretary confirms government is forging ahead on high-speed rail and a Northern Powerhouse

    Patrick McLoughlin confirms high-speed rail and Northern Powerhouse are a priority in speech in Leeds.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Transport has power to change the north

    HS2 and £13 billion transport plan at heart of Northern Powerhouse.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Rail strike, June 2015

    The national rail strikes scheduled for June 2015 have been suspended.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Rail strike, May 2015

    The proposed national rail strike on Monday 25 and Tuesday 26 May 2015 has been suspended.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • PwC submits initial report on Manston Airport

    Consultant updates on progress in its review of decisions about Manston’s future.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Government revs up motorcycle market

    Motorcycles and scooters will join cars, vans, trucks and buses in the government’s drive for greener vehicles.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • £7.6 million for local transport in rural and isolated areas

    New funding to allow communities to deliver better transport projects in rural and isolated areas.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • 19 new regional air routes bid for start-up aid funding

    International and domestic connections from smaller airports to be expanded across the UK.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New era for motoring

    Speech for the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders about the modern advancements in the car industry.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Smart travel gains momentum across the country

    Initiatives announced to roll out smart tickets and contactless payment on public transport.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Black taxis go green with £45 million government investment

    Ministers have today (26 March 2015) announced £45 million to support the rollout of greener taxis.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government